Hoppo Bumpo (n): A children's game. Played by folding one's arms and hopping on one leg. Aim is to bump opponents, so that they lose their balance. Last person standing wins.


December 03, 2008

"Sew Mama Sew" - Give-Away Day 2008



Its here ... today is Sew Mama Sew's worldwide give-away-o-rama.

To celebrate I have some Make-Your-Own Shower Cap kits to give away (based on the tutorial that was seen at Sew Mama Sew's recent Hand Made Holidays). Each kit contains supplies to make one shower cap:

  • Printed instructions
  • Re-usable shower cap pattern
  • Pretty floral outer fabric
  • Shower proof inner fabric
  • Bias binding
  • Elastic

    The fabric and trim combinations are shown below.
    Click on each to see a more detailed picture.

For the chance to win one of these three kits, all you need to do is leave a comment saying where you are from. The winners will be drawn at random.

Entry is up until midnight (US Pacific time) on Wednesday 3 December (that is Thurs. 8am GMT, Thurs. 7pm Australian EST). Your comment needs to contain a link that can be traced (like an e-mail or blog address) in case you are the winner! Postage is worldwide, so anyone is welcome to enter.

Now, hurry there are gazillions more blogs to visit and competitions to enter (including this one over at EllieBoo). Head over to Sew Mama Sew for details. And ... thanks for stopping by here!

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136 comments:

  1. mériDecember 3, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    Here is still 2pm December 2! I wonder whether it will work...:))

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  2. AnonymousDecember 3, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    singapore calling.....love the hydrangea fabric

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  3. MaryDecember 3, 2008 at 4:32 AM

    Lebanon, Oregon, USA here ;-) Hiya! I've had your fab shower cap on my list for a few weeks - a kit would make it happen much faster!

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  4. trashDecember 3, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    hola from up here on the hill in (not so) sunny Dorset, UK.

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  5. AnjaDecember 3, 2008 at 6:18 AM

    Hi from Slovenia... Here is still December 2!
    Lovely giveaway.

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  6. KatieDecember 3, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Drouinite here, but I guess you know that because you sent me something. You cheeky thing!!! Thankyou so much, keep an eyeout for a post on my blog today ;)


    As for the shower hat, I have been wanting to follow your tutorial for ages because you don't want to know what I use for a shower cap atm hahaha.

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  7. Sarah-JoDecember 3, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    super sydneysider here :)

    Go Giveaway day this is going to be so much fun!

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  8. LisaDecember 3, 2008 at 8:07 AM

    Howdy from Sydney... I see many many hours spent at blogs today!

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  9. CurlyPopsDecember 3, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    Yippee! I would love to win a pink kit...and you guessed it, I'm from Melbourne!

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  10. KatDecember 3, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    i'm from the gold coast.

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  11. ElliebooDecember 3, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    yay for giveaway day - please include me HB - Im from Sydney, Australia

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  12. Jo (sparkly green knickers)December 3, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    What a great idea to give away a kit! Perfect for those lazies out there (like me!!) who haven't gotten around to making one of these yet. Best of luck to all!

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  13. BethDecember 3, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    ohhh this is good! A kit! I'm from Melbourne. Spitting distance, practically. I love giveaways! Good luck everyone! :-)

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  14. GinaDecember 3, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    Hi, fellow Melbournian here. Also with two small boys, and therefore a lack of hair-washing time. dang, I need me a showercap...

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  15. GillyDecember 3, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    time zones confuse me so fingers crossed I'm on time! Perth calling here and I love the hydrangea fabric...but I'm easy (or so the rumor goes!)
    Thanks for be generous yet again!
    xx Gilly

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  16. edward and lillyDecember 3, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    Hello from Brisbane, I would love one of these, they're fab!

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  17. TaccolinaDecember 3, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Sitting pretty in an acqua cap, mm, that would suit this Melbourne gal...

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  18. RenaeDecember 3, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    What a great giveaway! I'd love to enter - from Melbourne!

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  19. Lexi:: PottyMouthMamaDecember 3, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    Where am I from? To borrow from 'Cat in the Hat' - 'when a mummy cat loves a daddy cat...'. Oh you want geographical info, not biological?

    Sydney. Well that's where I currently reside.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 3, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    oooh lovely giveaway!!! I am in Launceston in Tassie!!!

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  21. Little MunchkinsDecember 3, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    Hmm, couldn't decide which one to choose so got DD to pick. She says the one in the middle. I am in Melb ;)

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  22. UnknownDecember 3, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    Sunny Oman here, saw the tutorial the other day and added to my ever growing list. The kit would be fab! thanks Clo

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  23. NatalijaDecember 3, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    Greetings from Italy :)
    I'd love to win your giveaway.
    Thanks!

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  24. JulieDecember 3, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    I am in Budapest Hungary and I love this idea... great giveaway, thanks!

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  25. Miss CraftyDecember 3, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    These are gorgeous! I haven't had a shower cap since I was about 5yrs old (it was a cute disney one).
    Oh, I'm from Scotland :)

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  26. The Bon Bon JarDecember 3, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    I love these shower caps they are just like the ones I saw at Liberty in London last week and your fabric colours are fab. I'm from Essex in the UK.

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  27. RikkeDecember 3, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    I would love to win a kit! I come from Denmark by the way.

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  28. The Giveaway DivaDecember 3, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    cute! i'd love to win and make my own!!

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  29. BeckyDecember 3, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    England calling! I live on the Welsh/English border, and I'd love to win!

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  30. DeniseDecember 3, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    Hello,
    Checking in from Michigan, USA. It's 31 degrees F this morning. Wishing everyone a warm and sunny day.

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  31. valerieann118December 4, 2008 at 12:05 AM

    Cute Cute! I'm from Kansas City. valerieann118atmsndotcom

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  32. momof3girlsDecember 4, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Good morning from the Gulf Coast of Alabama! I would love to make one of these! Thanks.
    Blessings

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  33. deniseDecember 4, 2008 at 12:45 AM

    Ni Hao from China, these look like lovely kits!
    thanks for your generousity

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  34. aneDecember 4, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    Ane from Trondheim Norway...the showercaps are sooo cute.

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  35. LisaDecember 4, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    Hey from Tennessee USA. Loving all the kits, but the aqua/green is a fave!

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  36. HeatherDecember 4, 2008 at 1:04 AM

    Hello - I've been daydreaming about your shower caps since I saw the tute! Winning a kit would be lovely.

    I'm in Birmingham, UK & thanks for letting me enter :)

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  37. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    I would love to win.
    I am from north central Indiana, United States of America. Pick Me.
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/watalulu

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  38. KrissyDecember 4, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    Australian girlie over here!

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  39. MaggieDecember 4, 2008 at 2:04 AM

    I was just checking out your tutorial the other day because I would LOVE a nice shower cap. Sometimes, I just use a plastic bag! I am in Ann Arbor, Michigan and it is quite chilly here now.

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  40. Bonus MomDecember 4, 2008 at 2:16 AM

    Your shower caps are adorable! I would love to stitch one up! Great giveaway :)

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  41. JoyDecember 4, 2008 at 2:21 AM

    I love the shower cap! Such a cute gift!

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  42. Belltree FamilyDecember 4, 2008 at 2:26 AM

    I would love to win as well

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  43. TheresaDecember 4, 2008 at 2:27 AM

    Hi! Theresa from Tifton, GA, USA. I need to head on over and check out the tutorial for this. I was too busy finishing a scarf for my own giveaway - ha-ha!

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  44. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 2:32 AM

    This is such a cute idea!
    Thanks for counting me in!!!
    I am from IL. USA!
    Thanks a million!
    Rane and kids
    ~~~~~~~*~~~~~~~~~~
    iremembersleep@yahoo.com

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  45. DanielleDecember 4, 2008 at 2:52 AM

    Count me in! What a great giveaway! Kansas City, MO

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  46. shawnaDecember 4, 2008 at 3:04 AM

    Wow, its so neat to see where everyone is from...
    I am in South carolina.
    ~Shawna

    Thanks!

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  47. AnyaDecember 4, 2008 at 3:10 AM

    Wellsboro, PA

    Thanks for the chance.

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  48. StephanieDecember 4, 2008 at 3:28 AM

    What a fun giveaway! I could use one of these caps in my life.

    I'm from Washington, DC.

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  49. craftytammieDecember 4, 2008 at 3:38 AM

    I'm in Kansas, and I love the middle fabric!

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  50. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 3:39 AM

    Love this!
    I am from VA, by the way!
    THanks!

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  51. affectioknit2December 4, 2008 at 3:41 AM

    What a great idea - I love them all!

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  52. megDecember 4, 2008 at 3:47 AM

    chilly, snowy Wisconsin!

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  53. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 3:56 AM

    Hello from Lancaster, PA USA. What a great idea for a give-away --especially since these are on my list to make for gifts this year!

    Thanks!

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  54. EightPPDecember 4, 2008 at 4:15 AM

    I am from Rhode Island.

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  55. Sylvie - Madame CréativeDecember 4, 2008 at 4:44 AM

    I live in France, in Compiègne, near Paris.
    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  56. hana.kDecember 4, 2008 at 5:04 AM

    I'm in Colorado, it's very cold.

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  57. ShainaDecember 4, 2008 at 5:09 AM

    Very cute fabric!
    kamyrensmiles@hotmail.com

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  58. acmcsDecember 4, 2008 at 5:10 AM

    I'm from Omaha, NE. thanks for the giveaway opp!

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  59. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 5:23 AM

    Great idea!
    I am in Seattle, Washington.

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  60. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 5:27 AM

    That'a great idea for a prize. I love kit in the meadle.
    Come and see my giveaway in my blog :)

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  61. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    These are so amazing, very creative!

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  62. BDecember 4, 2008 at 5:40 AM

    CANADA!

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  63. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 5:44 AM

    hi! i'm from Berlin, Connecticut in lovely New England!

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  64. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 5:53 AM

    I'm in Manitoba Canada and I NEED to make one of these.

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  65. kargogoDecember 4, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    94110 - San Francisco, CA

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  66. deliaroseDecember 4, 2008 at 6:05 AM

    I am from Chesterfield, VA & love your give away idea. Put those sew, mama, sew readers to work!

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  67. Stacey - Elle BelleDecember 4, 2008 at 6:06 AM

    I would love this little kit!

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  68. JacquiDecember 4, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    Auckland, New Zealand! And I'm so crossing my fingers for that middle fabric, or the hydrangeas :)

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  69. ~ DoreenDecember 4, 2008 at 6:38 AM

    This would be perfect for me to make for my Mom! I'm near Atlanta, GA.

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  70. oneredbootDecember 4, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    Awesome! I've been wanting to make one of these!!

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  71. TiffanyDecember 4, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    This is great, I've been needing one of these!

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  72. ValerieDecember 4, 2008 at 6:55 AM

    Nashville, TN here!

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  73. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Living in Omaha (including icy roads covered with snow this morning)- makes me miss Texas!
    keladry95 (at) mac (dot) com

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  74. ~Michelle~December 4, 2008 at 7:03 AM

    Ooh, saw the tutorial the other day, but wasn't sure if I could handle it - the elastic is scary!

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  75. cDecember 4, 2008 at 7:39 AM

    I'm reading your blog from Seattle, WA

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  76. TinaDecember 4, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    lol, love the green!! it's so classic!!

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  77. EvaDecember 4, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    oh i've been wanting a shower cap, and much more so a re-usable one!!! thank you

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  78. MichelleBDecember 4, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    I'm living in Los Angeles.

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  79. pistachiocatDecember 4, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    Los Angeles!!! I love the Hoppo Bumpo fabric. Too cute.

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  80. r e b e c k aDecember 4, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    Hi, I'm Swedish and I live in Italy!
    Love the fabrics! :)

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  81. ChristyDecember 4, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    A kit for making shower caps is a great idea!

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  82. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    I can't think of a more perfect gift to give my hard to shop for southern aunts! I shall make them shower caps (and hopefully with the assistance of your kit)!!!

    Thanks for the idea.
    Tracey

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  83. TammyDecember 4, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    How neat! Thanks for the giveaway. :)
    Tammy in Austin, TX

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  84. whitneyDecember 4, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Cool idea!
    I am from Canada, Alberta Canada to be exact. A tiny little town in called Raymond.
    But I was born in Utah, so i am a half bread no matter what country I am in!
    bwrdavis@telus.net
    http://whitneyjdavis.blogspot.com/

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  85. lizDecember 4, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    cute idea!

    liz in tracy CA

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  86. JuliaDecember 4, 2008 at 8:26 AM

    HA!! I could totally use one of those! (sometimes I hate getting my hair wet)

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  87. Hannah StevensonDecember 4, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    This is such a fun idea! Count me in!

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  88. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    Hello there from Minnesota USA, where it is COLD. I saw this tutorial and REALLY wanted to make it, so it must be fate that I enter here. Now, if fate will only toss some luck MY way ...

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  89. MeredithDecember 4, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    I love it! I'm from Essex County, NJ.

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  90. JeanneJDecember 4, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    Hello from SNOWY WISCONSIN, those shower caps are darling. Thanks for sharing. Jeanne

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  91. DebraDecember 4, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Ohhh, my mom needs a shower cap!!!!

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  92. MelissaDecember 4, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    So fun. Hope I win!

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  93. isabel f.December 4, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    hi!!
    I'm from Coimbra in Portugal and I am "giving-away"too :D
    why d'ont you stop by my blog too :DD
    hugs Isabel

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  94. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 9:39 AM

    San Jose, CA! I've been planning to use your tute for a while.

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  95. TracyJDecember 4, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    Oh this would be fun to make and have! I am from Montana (and it's snowy right now).

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  96. JDecember 4, 2008 at 9:55 AM

    Hi from New Jersey (USA. Great tutorial and I love the "Stand-back-and throws"
    Thanks!

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  97. JennyDecember 4, 2008 at 9:55 AM

    I'm from upstate NY!

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  98. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    This Jersey Girl would love a shower cap kit!

    Sandy in NJ
    Pecsan114@optonline.net

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  99. LisaDecember 4, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Neat idea! Thanks for the chance to win. I know several people who would enjoy a homemade shower cap.

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  100. JenneDecember 4, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    so cute! I'm from Washington.

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  101. HashiDecember 4, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    I'm from Strayya, but now I live in L.A.

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  102. Mom2Da'GorgeousesDecember 4, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Central Valley, CA!!

    Hugs & Blessings!

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  103. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    These are so cute, I'd love to win a kit here in Portland Oregon!

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  104. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    Santa Clara, CA.

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  105. JanellybellyDecember 4, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    Hi from Perth, WA! I love your funky shower caps.
    Janelle :)
    Threads of Friendship

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  106. adrienneDecember 4, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Oh, so cool!
    I'm from Toronto, in Canada.

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  107. KaliDecember 4, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    I'd love to enter your contest. Thank you for your generosity!

    Sincerely,
    Kali in Tennessee

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  108. KimberlyDecember 4, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    A pretty shower cap, who knew there was such a thing! I am in Oregon in the US. :) Thanks for joining give-away day!

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  109. WendyLouDecember 4, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    What a cute idea!! Much love from Memphis, Tennessee!!

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  110. KatherineDecember 4, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Hello there, from Martinsburg, West Virginia. Wild and Wonderful!!

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  111. SuDecember 4, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Love them! Please count me in!
    From Ottawa, Canada

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  112. monaDecember 4, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Alameda, Ca...I've never had a shower cap......
    mona

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  113. PaulaDecember 4, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Love the great fabrics for the shower cap! Interesting idea. I would love to win this!

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  114. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    Count me in!!

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  115. KarinDecember 4, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Hello from Minneapolis MN! This is a great giveaway!

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  116. Brad, Brooke, Abigayle, Rebekah and IndyDecember 4, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Love this idea...this would be awesome to make for some of my Christmas gifts! :)

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  117. Hippie Family...December 4, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    oh I love that and have wanted one to match my bathroom... like that pink one :D
    thanks for being involved.. great blog!@

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  118. woolyboogerDecember 4, 2008 at 2:13 PM

    I can't imagine making a shower cap, but everyone should have a fun shower cap! I am from Georgia

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  119. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Oh what fun! I would love to win and make this. Thanks for the chance!

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  120. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Hi! I'm from Joppa,MD. Just north of Baltimore. (in the US)

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  121. erivenDecember 4, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    Please count me in, I'm in need of a fancy shower cap instead of the disposable ones I pinch from hotels :) I'm in West Sydney.

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  122. JodieDecember 4, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Phoenix, AZ, originally.

    jodcoz(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  123. Lady KDecember 4, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    i would love to win one of your kits!!! =)

    i'm from california. =P

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  124. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 3:02 PM

    Dialing in from New Hampshire. I would totally soak in the tub more often if I could adorn myself with one of these. And it helps that I think it would be fun to make it myself :)

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  125. lDecember 4, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    sign me up. :)

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  126. lDecember 4, 2008 at 3:05 PM

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  127. Sarah DeSalvoDecember 4, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    I'd love to win! What a fun giveaway!
    junglewife (at) gmail (dot) com

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  128. AnneDecember 4, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    I am in Charleston WV. Cute kits! Thanks!

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  129. The Giveaway DivaDecember 4, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    oo i'd love to win! coutn me in!!

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  130. CosyDecember 4, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Lordy! There are over 130 comments already!

    Adelaide calling.

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  131. EllenDecember 4, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    I'm from Texas!

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  132. zees5December 4, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    I NEEEEEEEEEEEED this! I saw your tutorial and have not idea where to buy that nylon stuff (: Great shower caps!

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  133. AliDecember 4, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    I absolutely love this giveaway!!
    I'm from a little town north of Houston, Texas, but still close enough to go to IKEA :)

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  134. courtneybDecember 4, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    I'm from Berkeley, CA and I'd love to make this for my Mom for Christmas.

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  135. Digital MisfitDecember 4, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    That is such a cool giveaway prize! I would love to make my own shower cap.

    heidig@gmail.com visiting you from ON, Canada :)

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  136. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    This would be absolutely lovely to win and I hope I do because I think would flip!

    Thanks so much for the chance too!

    e-mail: perfectpunkin@yahoo.com

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